Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Steering in Emergencies
- There are some situations when steering around a problem may be more effective than braking.
- Holding both sides of the steering wheel allows you to turn 180 degrees without removing a hand.
- The Antilock Brake System (ABS) allows steering while braking.
Curve Tips
Take curves at a reasonable speed.
Reduce speed before entering a curve.
Maintain a reasonable steady speed through the curve.
Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating g ...
Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder
while driving. Follow these tips:
1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the ...
Other materials:
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control
systems:
Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling.
Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steering in a curve causes
tires to slip and lose cornering force.
Acceleration Skid — too muc ...
Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement
Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement
Callout
Component Name
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Rear Seat Head Restraint
Preliminary Procedures
Depress the large button on the head restraint guide and raise the
head restraint to the full up p ...
Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (LUW)
Removal Procedure
Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
Remove the exhaust manifold with catalytic converter. Refer to Exhaust
Manifold with Catalytic Converter Replacement.
Remove the engine oil cooler pipe bolts (1) an ...
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